Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. The use of a lot system, a characteristic of Athenian democracy, is unique to direct democracies.
As a general rule of thumb posts typically are 6-8 feet apart and are positioned on the corners, against the house and by the stairs of your deck. Mark the joists where the posts will go. Make sure they are even distance apart from one another. Next cut the posts to length.
Most building codes say a deck with a walking surface thatâs 30 inches or more above grade needs a railing thatâs at least 36 inches high, with balusters spaced not more than 4 inches apart. Professional building inspectors say that most deck failures are caused by ledgers that are improperly secured to the house.